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‘Irregularities’ at a Kingwood wastewater plant (Feb. 20, 2023)

Posted on · On Monday's show: We learn more about "irregularities" found after an investigation into a wastewater plant in Kingwood. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller and answers your questions.

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Full Show: Cargo Plane Crash Investigation, And Houston Pet Peeves (Feb. 25, 2019)

Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Investigating the crash of Atlas Air Flight 3591. Plus, Houstonians share their pet peeves. And an update on the Astros and Rockets.

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Houston Rocket Eric Gordon Wins 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Game

Posted on · The NBA All-Star Game was last night (Feb. 19, 2017) in New Orleans, and the Rockets’ Eric Gordon won the 3-point shooting contest Saturday night. Plus, the Astros continue spring training in Florida. We discuss those and other developments in Houston sports with MK Bower, writer for The Sports Xchange.

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Sports Monday: NBA Trade Deadline, and Pitchers and Catchers Report

Posted on · The Houston Rockets have the third best record in the NBA. With the trade deadline approaching, what moves can the Rockets make to bolster their chances for a long post-season run? And don’t look now, but spring training is just around the corner. Astros pitchers and catchers are due to report this week. Also the […]

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Stage is Set for Final Four in Houston

Posted on · The stage is set for the Final Four in Houston this weekend. On Saturday (April 2, 2016) at NRG Stadium, Villanova will face Oklahoma and Syracuse will face North Carolina, with the winners facing off for the NCAA men’s college basketball national championship on Monday, April 4. The focus of the basketball world will be […]

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Aggies Pull Off Stunning Comeback in NCAA Tournament

Posted on · From Texas A&M pulling off one of the most stunning comebacks in the history of NCAA college basketball, to the Astros’ march toward Opening Day, to the Rockets’ attempt to finish a disappointing season strong: we discuss all the latest developments in Houston sports with Jeff Balke, who writes for Houstonia Magazine and Houston Press.

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Texans Release Running Back Arian Foster

Posted on · The Houston Rockets continue to hover around .500, the Dynamo played to a draw in their first MLS regular season action, and the Astros have won four of their first five exhibition games. But the big news in Houston sports last week came from the idle Houston Texans, who released longtime running back Arian Foster. […]

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Texans’ Search for a Quarterback Continues

Posted on · While the Houston Rockets remain on the precipice of missing the NBA playoffs and the Houston Astros begin spring training games this week, the Houston Texans remain in pursuit of a quarterback. Jeff Balke, who writes for Houstonia Magazine and Houston Press, joins us to discuss the latest developments in Houston sports.

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Will the Rockets Trade Dwight Howard?

Posted on · As scoring records were set at the NBA All-Star Game Sunday, attention now turns to the upcoming trade deadline. And rumors are swirling about moves the Rockets might make — no doubt exacerbated by the team’s current losing streak, which has dropped the Rockets below .500 and put them at risk of missing the playoffs. […]

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Sports Monday: Rockets Eke Out a Win Against the Clippers

Posted on · It was another busy week in Houston sports: the Rockets eked out a win against the Clippers, the Dynamo fell to Orlando, the Texans courted a high-profile free agent tackle, and the Astros had some early success in the Grapefruit League. We discuss the latest developments in Houston sports with CultureMap Houston columnist MK Bower.

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Sports Monday: Is Brian Hoyer the Texans’ Answer at QB?

Posted on · It was a busy week in Houston sports. The Houston Rockets had a so-so week – dropping games to the Hawks and Grizzlies, before rebounding with wins against the Pistons and Nuggets. And one of those losses was without James Harden, who was sitting out a one-game suspension. The Dynamo opened their 2015 season with […]